Ravenscroft Community Primary School
Liverpool, L33 1XT · Knowsley · primary school
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48th of 48 primary schools in Knowsley we can score, 50 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.4/10 against 1,144 of them, against 0.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 32.0 · 4 | 62% | 0.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ravenscroft Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access swimming, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 218 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Ravenscroft Community Primary School
Overview
Ravenscroft Community Primary School is described as a place where pupils feel "happy and safe" and behave "exceedingly well." The inspection found that the school provides a "suitably broad and ambitious curriculum" and that most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, "achieve well."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "highly respectful behaviour" and are "enthusiastic and keen to learn," contributing to "purposeful and productive" classrooms.
- The school has "highly effective systems" to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they participate fully in school life.
- Early reading and phonics are taught consistently well, with staff modelling language effectively and providing support for those who find reading difficult.
- Governors "hold leaders to account effectively" and ensure the curriculum is of high quality, while staff feel "valued" and supported.
- Pupils develop strong personal development skills, becoming "well prepared for life in modern Britain" through learning about safety, faiths, and cultures.
Areas to improve
- In a "small minority of subjects," the steps of knowledge are not clearly identified or sequenced, hindering pupils from building logically on existing knowledge.
- A small number of key stage 2 pupils do not receive appropriate intervention to catch up quickly in reading, which hinders their development of reading fluency.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 30% |
| 2024/25 | 32% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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